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Artists Statement "I am an abstract painter inspired by nature and music, particularly land and sea. My latest paintings are abstract seascapes using colour to express light reflecting onto water. I always listen to music when painting and feel that this has a strong influence on the finished work. I’ve chosen song lyrics from Joni Mitchell, Neil Young, Crosby Stills & Nash, Bob Dylan, The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, The Kinks, Pink Floyd and David Bowie amongst others to title my paintings. I feel that a snippet of a song lyric as a title gives the painting extra depth. Lyrics often jump out at me when I'm painting and seem to fit the artwork perfectly!" |
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Inspiration
The sea provides me with powerful inspiration and I am endlessly fascinated with the horizon and its symbolism. I paint my abstract seascapes from memory rather than life and I want to evoke a sense of place, however abstract the work becomes.
My paintings are influenced by the British Coastline, particularly Sussex and Cornwall. Lately, I have been mesmerised by light on the horizon and have painted a series of seascapes depicting this. Some of which have turned out quite simple and abstract, sometimes my paintings turn out to be more figurative. I often paint with my hands and with sponges rather than brushes.
I paint with oil on canvas and usually use the paint straight from the tube and mix it on the canvas with my fingers. I love working with pure colour and I am fascinated with light on water at certain times of day. Together with horizons, my work has a recurring theme of time and an exploration of changing light, particularly at sunset.
My studio in Hastings has a view of the sea so I can work straight onto the canvas which I feel gives the painting a freshness. I am often instantly inspired by the colours of the sky and the sea from my window so I like to immediately start painting and see where it takes me. I love painting the light on the horizon.
Music is integral to my work and I always listen to songs to get me in the zone when painting and feel this has a strong influence on how the painting turns out. For me music triggers memories and feelings and each painting is an emotional response to a sensory experience and an attempt to recapture how it felt to be in a particular place at a certain time.
The sea provides me with powerful inspiration and I am endlessly fascinated with the horizon and its symbolism. I paint my abstract seascapes from memory rather than life and I want to evoke a sense of place, however abstract the work becomes.
My paintings are influenced by the British Coastline, particularly Sussex and Cornwall. Lately, I have been mesmerised by light on the horizon and have painted a series of seascapes depicting this. Some of which have turned out quite simple and abstract, sometimes my paintings turn out to be more figurative. I often paint with my hands and with sponges rather than brushes.
I paint with oil on canvas and usually use the paint straight from the tube and mix it on the canvas with my fingers. I love working with pure colour and I am fascinated with light on water at certain times of day. Together with horizons, my work has a recurring theme of time and an exploration of changing light, particularly at sunset.
My studio in Hastings has a view of the sea so I can work straight onto the canvas which I feel gives the painting a freshness. I am often instantly inspired by the colours of the sky and the sea from my window so I like to immediately start painting and see where it takes me. I love painting the light on the horizon.
Music is integral to my work and I always listen to songs to get me in the zone when painting and feel this has a strong influence on how the painting turns out. For me music triggers memories and feelings and each painting is an emotional response to a sensory experience and an attempt to recapture how it felt to be in a particular place at a certain time.
Purchasing
My paintings are all available to purchase through the gallery page on this website and all come with a Certificate of Authenticy. I'm always happy to help so if you have any questions please email me at [email protected] or phone 07711 308 168.
Delivery within the UK is FREE. Paintings are usually despatched next day and should arrive within 2-3 working days. They are sent by trackable courier and I will give your the tracking number so you can follow the delivery.
I aim to offer excellent customer service and want you to be completely happy with your new painting. I offer a no quibble money back guarantee & paintings can be returned within 14 days for a full refund. Payments are taken through a secure server and you can pay securely with credit card or paypal.
My paintings are all available to purchase through the gallery page on this website and all come with a Certificate of Authenticy. I'm always happy to help so if you have any questions please email me at [email protected] or phone 07711 308 168.
Delivery within the UK is FREE. Paintings are usually despatched next day and should arrive within 2-3 working days. They are sent by trackable courier and I will give your the tracking number so you can follow the delivery.
I aim to offer excellent customer service and want you to be completely happy with your new painting. I offer a no quibble money back guarantee & paintings can be returned within 14 days for a full refund. Payments are taken through a secure server and you can pay securely with credit card or paypal.
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For international shipping please purchase from my international galleries Saatchi Art and Artmajeur. Click below to visit my profile.
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